CONNECT TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY
1Grounded outlet
2Grounded outlet Box
3Grounded Pin
OPERATING SAFETY RULES
AND PRACTICES
Operator Responsibility
Safe operation is in the responsibility of the operator.
The operator shall be familiar with the opera- tion and function of all controls and instru- ments before undertaking to operate the unit.
Before operating the unit, operators shall have read and be familiar with the operator’s manual for the particular unit being operated and they shall also abide by the safety rules and practices in the following paragraphs. Before operating any unit, the operator shall be familiar with unusual operating conditions which may require additional safety precau- tions or special operating instructions.
General
Before starting to operate the unit be in ope- rating position.
Do not start or operate the unit, any of its functions or attachments, from any place other than from the designated operators position.
Before leaving the operator’s position: A bring the unit to a complete stop;
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Bif the unit must be on an incline, block the wheels.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, platforms, and other similar working surfaces.
Do not add to, or modify the unit.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways or fire equipment.
Traveling
Yield the right of way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. Do not park closer than 6 ft (1800
mm)to the nearest rail of a railroad track. Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe for other traffic, personnel, and safe clearances.
Under all travel conditions, operate the unit at a speed that will pernit it to be brought to a stop in a safe manner.
Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay. Slow down for wet and slippery floors. Before driving over a dockboard or bridge plate, be sure that it is properly secured. Drive carefully and slowly across the dock- board or bridge plate, and never exceed its rated capacity.
When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a safe level consistent with the operating envi- ronment. Make the turns smoothly.
Operator care of the unit
If the unit is found to be in need of repair or in any way unsafe, or contributes to an un- safe condition, the matter shall be reported immediately to the user’s designated autho- rity, and the unit shall not be operated until it has been restored to safe operating conditi- on.
If during operation the unit becomes unsafe in any way, the matter shall be reported im- mediately to the user’s designated authority, and the unit shall not be operated until it has been restored to safe operating condition.
Do not make repairs or adjustments unless specifically authorized to do so.
